MISSION COMPLETE!!!

Hello Friends!

Happy (late) new year! I hope everyone has had a well deserved restful break!

Katy and I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your generous donations, thoughts and prayers for this event. We must admit that we were worried about not getting donations and not having support, but the Lord definitely provides.
A special thank you to Bernice Tsoi for hand-making and designing the cards that were distributed to our helpers and donators. If you would like to know more about her card making or if you want to see more of her designs, please visit:

btsoi designs
btsoi's etsy site

Advent Conspiracy Cards are still available from Katy and I, on a pay what you can basis. The money will be used to buy toiletries for University Settlement.

On Sunday, January 17th, 2010, we will be announcing the final tally of all the items collected...

Please Stay Tuned

- jaynelle

Hello Everyone!
Sorry for the inconsistency...we have been so busy with school that Advent Conspiracy updates were placed aside. Just a reminder that TOMORROW will be the last day so remember to bring in all items! =) We will have cards on hand so you'll receive it before Christmas.

For your interest,the cards were designed and made by Jaynelle's sister, Bernice. She does have a card making business so if you are interested, here is a link to her site: Btsoidesigns also.. this is the new AC 2009 promo video that we couldn't get to work... AC 2009

-Katy =)

Challenge #2- SMUS!

**Challenge #1 is over! =(. We will reveal the results our first goal this SUNDAY so stay tuned!**

Start date: November 15st
Achieved by: December 13th
**Updated: December 20, 2009*

Starting this week we have a new challenge- Scott Mission and University Settlement (SM/US). As a church, we have many connections to these organizations. Not only are they in close proximity, but members of our congregations are actively involved in their outreach ministries. Both SM & US support families by holding programs such as Prayer Group, Food Banks, Clothing Bank, recreational/academic lessons, out-of-the-cold programs and much MUCH more.
As followers of Christ we are to share our blessings with people who are in need .. so here is your chance to help. Our new goal (let's aim for 4o+!):

54/40 sweaters/sweatshirt
32/40 shirts/tops
51/40 t-shirts/tanks
58/40 pairs of jeans/pants
36/40 scarfs
19/40 gloves/mittens
38/40 pairs of socks [NEW]
21/40 hats
2/40 earmuffs
6/40 blankets
30/40 pairs of shoes
33/40 jackets (not necessarily winter)
14/40 dresses

**any size, child, women and men
*** new or lightly used items ONLY

Congratulations you found us! =)

*currently looking for artistic volunteers. Also, once someone 'requests' to donate an item, it will be crossed off from the list below. So please refer to the list for updates*

Mucho Gracias!

Mission #1: Urban Promise

Start date: November 1st
Achieved by: November 15th
**Updated: November 18, 2009**

.::hmmm I wonder if we fulfilled this goal... results will be revealed this Sunday Nov 20!!::. -Mok

So for our first "mission" we will be helping Urban Promise Toronto with collecting NEW clothes, jackets and household items to be put in Christmas hampers for 3 different families. By looking at the list, some of you may be wondering .... Q: HOW can 3 families need THAT many jackets? The answer is simple, family #1 is a single mom with 2 girls, family #2 is new family with a new baby girl, and family # 3 is one mom taking care of two families thats a total of 5 kids under only her watch!

With the weather quickly dropping, it is crucial that these families get some suitable clothing for the winter since most of them are in a socio-economic crisis and cannot obtain these necessities on their own. It is our goal to help them stay warm and healthy this christmas.

So the following is the FIRST list of items we hope to collect. We Do realize that this list is quite specific, but we feel that by helping UP collect these items, we can really spread God's love with these families.

REALLY warm winter coat
- Size M Children (9 year old girl)
- Size M Ladies (for mom)
- Size M Ladies (17 year old girl)
- Size XL Ladies (for mom)
- Size XL Men (for dad)

Waterproof winter boots
- Size 2 Children (girl)
- Size 8 Womens
- Size 8 Ladies
- Size 10 Men

Warm Winter Clothing:
- Size 3 Children ( 2 year old girl)
- Size 4/5 Children (3 year old girl)
- Size 7/8 Youth or S Youth (5 year old girl)
- Size 7/8 Youth or S Youth (6 year old boy)
- Size 10 or 12 Youth (10 year old boy)

Household items:
- Kitchen Towels
- J Cloths
- Bath Towels
- Face cloths
- Kitchen supplies (Anything helps!)
- Kitchen appliances


Please REMEMBER that we will be introducing the NEW goal list for collections for University Settlement on November 15th, so we hope to complete this goal BEFORE then!


Thank you!!

How this Works

1) Goals will be sent out bi-weekly for different organizations
2) YOU donate!
3) Volunteers (like you) collect them
4) You receive a HAND MADE christmas card for your donation & an insert indicating the generous gift that you have made
(note: this is a good/unique opportunity to donate on someone's behalf!)
4) We will bring them to the respective organizations to be distributed..

More to come! =)

Things to look forward:

-Introduction of Urban Promise: November 1st
-Introduction of University Settlement: November 15
-Introduction of Scott Mission: November 29

Stay tuned! =)